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Syllabus



Academic Requirements:

Module #1 Learning Environment: 15 points
  • OS Accessibility Features (IN CLASS 1/26)
  • File Management, Cloud Storage, Digital Collaboration (IN CLASS 1/26)
  • Using Multimedia online (IN CLASS 1/26)
Module #2 Curriculum Integration & UDL: 10 Points
  • Online Tools for Creating Digital Content (IN CLASS 1/27)
  • Curriculum Integration Investigation and Discussions (IN CLASS 1/27)
Module #3 Universal Design for Learning: 15 Points
  • UDL Online Investigation and Discussion (ONLINE Due 2/1)
Module #4 Assistive Technology and AAC: 35 points
  • Assistive Technology Investigations and Discussions (ONLINE Due 2/8)
  • Assistive Technology/UDL/Curriculum Integration Lesson Plan Project (In Class 2/9-2/10)
Module #5 Multimedia Project/Problem Based Learning: 10 Points
  • PBL Investigations (2/10) IN CLASS
  • Multimedia PBL Project (2/10) IN CLASS
Final Project: 15 points
  • Final Multimedia Project due (3/2) ONLINE


A Rubric is available for all assignments. Ultimately, the highest level of the rubric is IMPRESS YOURSELF - you all have different backgrounds and foundational skills. Take risks in this class which show you are a life-long learner who learns as many ways as possible to reach all learners. You are developing your Technology Toolbox to help struggling learners bypass their learning challenges.


Be the change!






Course Dates:




  • Module #1 Managing the Learning Environment – Friday through Saturday morning
    • History/Future of Technology in Education
    • Intro to UDL, AT and AAC
    • Managing the Learning Environment
    • Operating Systems, Devices, Browsers, and Accessibility
    • File Management, Cloud Storage, Digital Collaboration
    • Using Online Course Tools
  • Module #2 – Saturday (afternoon)
    • Instructional Activities on the Internet for Curriculum Integration
    • Choosing Technology to support the Curriculum
    • Exploring Chrome extensions and Google Tools
    • Exploring Online Tools
    • Becoming a Connected Educator
  • ONLINE Module #3 - Universal Design for Learning
    • UDL: Online Investigations & Discussions
  • ONLINE Module #4 Assistive Technology
    • Assistive Technology Tools, AT End Users, AT Procedures: Investigations and Discussions
  • Module #4 LAB - Friday to Saturday Morning
    • Creating Lesson Plans and Integrating Tools
    • Hands-On Assistive Technology, iPad, and Chrome Tools Lab
  • Module #5 - Saturday Afternoon
    • Multimedia, Project/Problem Based Learning
    • Connected Educator Continued
  • Final Project Due Friday March 2nd by Midnight





Rubrics are available for ALL assignments and are posted to the wiki and edmodo.
All assignments are "turned in" via Edmodo and files/links are uploaded.
Files/Documents/etc are named according to appropriate digital etiquette: Firstinitallastnameassignmentname.xxx